{"title":"Routers \u0026 Bits","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRouter + Router Bit Selection — Quick Reference\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRouters + router bits — POWER WOODWORKING tool for shaped edges + dado + rebate + mortise + decorative profiles. Workshop carpentry + cabinet + furniture. Plunge + fixed-base routers + comprehensive bit profiles. Quality matters — cheap bits chatter + burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRouter \/ Bit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4\" Router Bit Shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorkshop standard light-medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" Router Bit Shank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavier + larger profile bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlunge Router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMortise + plunge cuts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed-Base Router\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard edge + dado work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight Bit (Flush Trim)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePattern routing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRound-Over \/ Cove \/ V-Groove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDecorative edge profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDovetail \/ Rebate Bit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJoinery work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbide-Tipped Premium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLong life + clean cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical:\u003c\/strong\u003e PPE — eye + dust + ear protection. Match BIT SHANK to router collet. Replace dull bits — chatter + burn marks. Brands: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikoki\"\u003eHiKOKI\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metabo\"\u003eMetabo\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hitachi\"\u003eHitachi\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/power-tools\"\u003epower tools\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/woodworking-tools\"\u003ewoodworking\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordless-power-tools\"\u003ecordless power tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRouters and router bits cut profiles, edges, joints, grooves and shaped recesses into timber, plastics and composites. The router itself supplies the high-RPM spindle (typically 8,000–25,000 rpm); the bit does the cutting, with the profile and geometry determining the cut shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon router bit profiles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight bits\u003c\/strong\u003e — grooves, dados, mortises, edge trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoundover \u0026amp; chamfer bits\u003c\/strong\u003e — eased and decorative edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlush trim bits\u003c\/strong\u003e — trimming laminate, edge-banding or template work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCove, ogee, classical bits\u003c\/strong\u003e — profiled mouldings and trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot, rebate \u0026amp; rabbeting bits\u003c\/strong\u003e — joinery and panel work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarbide-tipped vs solid carbide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most trade work, carbide-tipped (TCT) bits are the standard — durable enough for hardwoods and laminates, sharpenable, and value for money. Solid carbide is reserved for high-feed CNC work and very abrasive materials like MDF and HDF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the bit shank to your collet (commonly 6 mm, 8 mm, 1\/4\" or 1\/2\"). For deep profile cuts, take multiple passes rather than one heavy pass — cleaner finish, longer bit life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"truacut-12-pc-1-4-shank-semi-pro-series-router-bit-set","title":"TruaCut 12 Pc 1\/4\" Shank Semi-Pro Series  Router Bit Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:680px;width:100%;padding:12px 0;font-family:Arial,sans-serif\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:0;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e◆\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eTSPK124\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;border-right:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e●\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eTSPK124\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:12px 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:18px;margin-bottom:6px\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#333;line-height:1.4\"\u003eTSPK124\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;line-height:1.7;margin:0\"\u003eTSPK124. A reliable option for router bit set in trade and industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"TruaCut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49323953193237,"sku":"A0204907","price":187.31,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/5191\/1957\/files\/truacut-12-pc-14-shank-semi-pro-series-router-bit-set-3002746.jpg?v=1779091034"}],"url":"https:\/\/aimsindustrial.com.au\/collections\/routers-and-bits.oembed","provider":"AIMS Industrial Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}